Integrity in Every Euro: 100% Reinvested in Public Purpose
Operating as an Association Loi 1901 of public interest, LA COMPAGNIE LA MAIN A LA PATE adheres to total financial transparency. We generate zero commercial revenue, distribute no private dividends, and direct all public grants strictly into field conservation and community arts.
Certified Balance Sheet & Funding Allocation Architecture
Trust is the cornerstone of non-profit civic action. We publish our annual accounts, grant certifications, and auditor statements openly so that citizens, public institutions, and partner collectives can verify our strict fiduciary discipline.
Public Reinvestment
Every euro received from public environmental subsidies and member dues is invested directly into sapling purchases, scientific sensor maintenance, and community performances.
Commercial Profit or Dividends
Under French Loi 1901 statutes, our association has no shareholders, generates no private capital gains, and offers no commercial products or paid services for sale.
Executive Compensation
The President, Secretary, Treasurer, and all Board Directors serve entirely uncompensated (bénévolat statutaire total) in strict accordance with non-profit fiscal codes.
Audited Operating Statement (Compte de Résultat Simplifié)
Total Operating Budget: 148,500.00 € • Certified by Independent Non-Profit Auditor • Approved unanimously by the General Assembly on April 26, 2026.
Public Resource Origins (Recettes Publiques & Associatives):
| Funding Source | Institution / Entity | Amount (€) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Ecological Transition Grant | Région Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée | 62,000.00 € | 41.7% |
| Biodiversity Catchment Subsidy | Agence de l'Eau Adour-Garonne | 45,500.00 € | 30.6% |
| Departmental Rural Cultural Grant | Conseil Départemental de l'Ariège | 26,000.00 € | 17.5% |
| Public Interest Foundations | Fondation de France (Biodiversité Rurale) | 10,000.00 € | 6.7% |
| Member Annual Contributions | Individual Registered Members (Cotisations Loi 1901) | 5,000.00 € | 3.5% |
Resource Allocation by Public Mission (Emploi des Fonds):
| Operational Mission | Direct Field Utility | Allocation (€) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riparian & Bocage Field Interventions | Wild saplings, organic mulch, protective stakes, planting tools | 68,310.00 € | 46.0% |
| Traveling Theater & Popular Education | Puppet materials, staging transport, sound equipment, workshops | 41,580.00 € | 28.0% |
| Scientific Sensors & Laboratory Analysis | Water chemistry assays, acoustic bat detectors, seed banking | 26,730.00 € | 18.0% |
| Statutory Governance & Regulatory Audit | Insurance, accounting certification, postal registries, hall rentals | 11,880.00 € | 8.0% |
Strict Rejection of Commercial Exploitation & Greenwashing
To protect our institutional autonomy, the Board of Directors maintains strict ethical boundaries regarding acceptable funding:
- No Corporate Carbon Offsets: We decline carbon credit brokerages that use non-profit tree planting to offset commercial fossil fuel emissions.
- No Commercial Merchandising: We do not sell branded apparel, consumer goods, or retail trinkets.
- No Commercial Sponsorship Rights: No private enterprise may purchase naming rights or public endorsement from our association.
- Zero Advertising on Information Channels: Our website, printed field sheets, and research dossiers are entirely free from third-party advertising.
Public Inspection Rights
All members and public interest grant auditors have the statutory right to examine our physical accounting journals, bank transaction records, and administrative vouchers at our headquarters in Peydanes, Alzen, upon written request to the Secretariat.
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